It’s almost hard to believe that in mid-2010 Prada (one of the most powerful luxury brands in the world) is just getting around to launching e-commerce for the US market. So, what took this luxury powerhouse so long to join the internet revolution? Here are some conjectures.
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A summer party doesn’t have to involve tons of work and preparation. Follow these tips and you could put together a great summer get together in five minutes flat.
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1 bag equals 1 child fed for 1 school year. With this simple idea, FEED has made it possible for one person to make a huge difference in another’s life. Co-founders Lauren Bush and Ellen Gustafson founded FEED in 2007 to do something about the 350 million children that go hungry every day. In this edition of 20 Questions, Bush and Gustafson explain the accidental birth of their business, how the root causes of hunger and obesity are actually related to problems in our global food system, and why conscious consumers who choose to wear causes over company logos are their real life heroes.
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Between dinners at palaces, a performance by a 9 year old piano prodigy and a visit to the Hermitage the Montblanc New Voices trip was one for the books.
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The Art of Craftsmanship Revisited: New York exhibition is based on a beautiful concept. Groups of students from Parsons, the New School for Design have been teamed with New York artisans sponsored by the luxury brand LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The resulting collaborations are intended to celebrate the work of these skilled craftspeople, and to ensure that their unique knowledge is understood and carried forth by the next generation. Enhancing this gorgeous premise, the exhibition is being shown in the idyllic historic houses of Nolan Park on Governor’s Island.
This show is a wonderful forum to explore bite size samples of really fine craftsmanship–here are some highlights:
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She’s having a nautical summer, see Leah Bourne’s picks
Bright colors and designers bags, see Carter Cramer’s picks
A touch masculine and a touch feminine, see Becky Malinsky’s picks
It’s all about relaxed city glamour, see Jennifer Sung’s picks
What are your summer plans? And what is on your summer essentials list? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section!
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Off the beaten path and situated in the sexy Setai residences, Australian Chef Shaun Hergatt has made his mark in the financial district with one hell of a restaurant. Having worked in the South Pacific, the cuisine is French in nature but with a strong, Asian influences that brings a new twist to traditional fare in a chic setting. Hergatt delivers a solid execution of molecular gastronomy techniques, inserting a variety of texture and preparation into each dish.
The amuse bush dazzled us from the start: chicken on lime, sugar crusted jelly, smoked salmon on potato garnished with chive, a dish of crème fraiche and vegetable potage, and goat cheese sandwich.
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Between the throngs of models lingering outside, European techno-house music emanating from within, and the vibrant bar scene spilling onto the street, upon first glance, Beba appears to be the newest addition to Soho’s ever-expanding nightlife scene. Not to be overshadowed by Balthazar, the storied staple of New York’s hybrid restaurant-nightlife scene just a few doors down, Beba invites diners in with an attractive waitstaff whose glamour is rivaled only by that of its clientele.
Sure enough, on a recent Thursday night, the space hosted a fashion show, with the private dining area on the lower level doubling as a catwalk, and the downstairs bar serving as a makeshift DJ booth. But in contrast to many of its hybrid bar-restaurant peers which focus on cultivating a swank bar scene, Beba is more than just a pretty face.
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Sarah Jessica Parker showed up to the CFDA awards clad in Alexander McQueen. It was a bittersweet moment, she looked fantastic. Far superior to the way that she looked at the various Sex & the City premieres. Sarah Jessica Parker later presented the tribute to McQueen which was followed by the showing of his fall 2010 collection, the last collection her produced before his suicide. Many throughout the audience began to tear up, especially when a video came on showing McQueen waving to the crowd.
–Leah Bourne
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Founded over 85 years ago, Maidenform revolutionized women’s intimate apparel with the creation of the first modern day bra –a bra that separates and supports breasts, highlighting the natural shape of a woman’s figure, or her “maiden form.” Since then, the company has sold millions of bras through department stores, mass retailers, its own specialty retail outlets, and its website Maidenform.com to become a market leader in intimate apparel. Since July 2008, the company has continued to experience great success under the leadership of CEO Maurice Reznik. In this edition of 20 Questions, Reznik discusses his personal career path in the retail industry, why great product is key to a company’s long term success and Maidenform’s exciting new brand initiatives (including the roll-out of a new juniors’ brand).
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